Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant

As an Alaska Airlines employee, we’re creating an airline people love. We do this by bringing our whole self to work and creating an inclusive environment for our guests and coworkers. We hold safety above all else. We pride ourselves on making our guests’ journey hassle free by providing a remarkable, on time experience. It takes personal accountability and teamwork of every employee to deliver on our commitments.

As a flight attendant, creating inflight experiences can make for a fun, challenging and rewarding career.   If you can manage a flexible schedule, commit to upholding our high customer service standards, and create remarkable moments that people will remember, we want to hear from you.

As the face of Alaska Airlines, you always put safety first and take action to support the safety and security of others.  You seek to understand, anticipate needs, and always strive to set up your coworkers for success. You provide genuine and caring service while creating personal connections through a positive, approachable manner with our guests and fellow employees.  You take initiative and collaborate with peers to ensure the team’s success in creating an airline people love. You create lasting connections by delighting our guests at every opportunity, while always representing the brand with pride and integrity.  This is a union represented position.

• Own safety: understand and comply with all safety regulations, ensure all safety equipment on aircraft is in working order and conduct emergency procedures as needed. Support the safety and security of oneself and other crewmembers while in-flight, in airport terminals and during layovers while away from home. Calmly resolve passenger situations during flight, including emergency situations.
• Do the right thing: understand company policies and procedures to complete all onboard duties for the position assigned.  Be empowered to know when to make exceptions to make things right for guests.
• Be kind-hearted: create an exceptional and inclusive experience for guests and fellow employees by demonstrating empathy and compassion.
• Deliver performance: always focus on safe on time performance.  Be proficient in utilizing an Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) to complete onboard duties, service flow and elite guest recognition.
• Be remarkable: conduct oneself as a brand ambassador while at work, whenever in uniform and on social media.

Please note that the location listed on this job may not be the base you're assigned to upon being hired. The majority of Hiring Event dates will take place in 2025.

Training Requirement: Training will be held in Seattle and consists of six (6) weeks of unpaid training.

Our tattoo policy for this role is the following: No visible tattoos on face, front of neck, or chest. One tattoo the size of a quarter or smaller allowed per hand. Tattoos in other areas cannot be larger than a credit card or offensive. Employees can have one tattoo per arm/leg/foot/back of neck/behind each ear. Tattoos on the back of neck and behind the ears are only permitted if they’re not visible when looking directly at a person. Tattoos may only be covered with a uniform piece or approved jewelry/watch (covering with makeup is not allowed).

Here to tell you a little more about this incredible, exciting, and challenging lifestyle are a few of our current amazing Flight Attendants.

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To learn about Alaska's Flight Attendant training program, watch the video below. 

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Required

• 2 years of customer service experience.
• Able to reach 80 vertical inches while wearing shoes and/or standing on your toes.
• Comfortable being in a swimming pool with a life vest during emergency training and in water during an inflight emergency.
• Able to properly secure oneself in a jump seat with harness without using a seat belt extension; able to expeditiously move through the cabin aisle in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Must be able to meet the company's uniform and appearance standards.
• Able to push and pull service carts, open and close overhead bins, walk and stand for significant periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 35lbs.
• Able to relocate to any of our flight attendant bases:  Los Angeles CA, Portland OR, Seattle WA, San Diego CA, Anchorage AK, and San Francisco CA.
• Able to serve alcohol.
• Possess basic technology skills to navigate necessary tools on a mobile device.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and be away from home overnight for multiple days at a time working varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to attend 6 weeks of unpaid training in Seattle if selected.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be an US citizen or registered alien with the legal right to accept employment.
• Ability to possess and/or obtain a current passport prior to start date with unlimited access in and out of the United States. Employees with non-U.S. passports also will need any appropriate travel documentation. Must be able to fly unrestricted in and out of all countries within which Alaska Airlines operates.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated. 

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

• First year step rate: $24.95 (per contract)
• Visit alaskahorizoncareers.com/cba-as-afa to view the latest collective bargaining agreement between Alaska Airlines and the AFA.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• This role pays per collective bargaining agreement.
• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.